US3841628A
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Game apparatus and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A game comprising a board having a plurality of differing indicia thereon; and indicating cards or other chance device bearing the same indicia as appear on the board for randomly indicating the indicia on the board, and a plurality of striking members comprising planar members at the end of a handle, with suction cups on one face which can be held by each player, and utilized to strike an indicia on the board when same is indicated, the striking members being capable of being stuck to the board and to each other when rapidly applied in successive layers on top of an indicia on the board.
Inventors
- 👤 A Goldfarb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00533; A63F1/00; A63F2003/00539; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A game comprising: playing board means comprised of a plurality of differing playing areas, at least two playing elements each having a first portion capable of being held by a player and a second portion adjacent said first portion capable of removably adhering to said board means when a player strikes said board means with said second portion of said element, said second portion of said element having a configuration such that, when said second portion of one of said playing elements adheres to said board means, a second portion of another of said playing elements is capable of removably adhering to said second portion of said one playing element, and separate means for randomly indicating the playing areas of said board means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A game comprising: playing board means comprised of a plurality of differing playing areas, at least two playing elements each having a first portion capable of being held by a player and a second portion adjacent said first portion capable of removably adhering to said board means when a player strikes said board means with said second portion of said element, said second portion of said element having a configuration such that, when said second portion of one of said playing elements adheres to said board means, a second portion of another of said playing elements is capable of removably adhering to said second portion of said one playing element, and separate means for randomly indicating the playing areas of said board means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The game of claim 1 wherein each playing area of said board has a dIfferent indicia thereon from the other playing areas, and said separate indicating means have indicia thereon corresponding to the indicia of said board, with each indicia of said board corresponding to two different indicia of said indicating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
A game comprising: playing board means, and at least one playing element having a first portion capable of being held by a player and a second portion adjacent said first portion and having at least one suction cup thereon capable of removably adhering to said board means when a player strikes said board means with said second portion of said element, said second portion of said element having a configuration such that, when said second portion of said playing element adheres to said board means, a second portion of another playing element is capable of removably adhering to said second portion of said at least one playing element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
108 words
A game comprising: playing board means, and at least one playing element having a first portion capable of being held by a player and a second portion adjacent said first portion and having at least one suction cup thereon capable of removably adhering to said board means when a player strikes said board means with said second portion of said element, said second portion of said element having a configuration such that, when said second portion of said playing element adheres to said board means, a second portion of another playing element is capable of removably adhering to said second portion of said at least one playing element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The game of claim 3 wherein there are at least two playing elements and said board means is comprised of a plurality of differing playing areas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 4 further comprising: separate means for randomly indicating the playing areas of said board means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game of claim 3 wherein said playing element has a plurality of suction cups thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game of claim 3 wherein the second portion of said playing element is flexible relative to said first portion thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game of claim 3 wherein: the second portion of said playing element is in the shape of a hand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The game of claim 3 wherein there are at least two elements and said second portions of said playing elements have a generally smooth upper surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |